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Celebrate African American History Month

View LLCC Library resources and events to celebrate African American History Month.

AAHM Kickoff

Wednesday, Feb. 1

A. Lincoln Commons, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Paint and sip chocolate!  Enjoy the rich flavors of dark and light hot chocolates as you channel your creativity on canvas. Registration requested.   

LLCC Students - Click HERE to Register

Community members / Staff - Click HERE to Register

 

"Celebrating our Existence from the Past to the Present"

Monday, Feb. 6

A. Lincoln Commons: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join us as we showcase our culture and its impact through fashion, design, and the evolving of African-American history from the 1900s to the present.

 

"What is Black Resistance?"

Wednesday, Feb. 8

Trutter Center: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

This presentation by Britainy Montague of Springfield's Lincoln Library celebrates our successes, challenges, triumphs and progress. Registration requested.

LLCC Students - Click HERE to Register

Community members / Staff - Click HERE to Register

Black History Escape Room

Monday, Feb. 13th

LLCC Library, Upper-Level (Room 1126)

9:00 am, 11:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm.

Uncover hidden clues while expanding your knowledge of Black history. Registration requested, each session is limited to 12 participants. The participants will work together to uncover the mystery and will be given 1 hour to complete the challenge.  The team who “Escapes” the fastest will win a prize! 

LLCC Students - Click HERE to Register

Community members / Staff - Click HERE to Register

Panel Discussion / Open Forum

Wednesday, Feb. 15th

A. Lincoln Commons

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Explore microaggressions in schools and the historical legacy of Black families. 

African-American Food & Vendor Day  

Wednesday, Feb. 22nd

A. Lincoln Commons

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The event features free samples of African-American food, displays exhibiting the wares of African-American entrepreneurs and music provided by DJ Yinka.